Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Buckinghamshire
B W K Solicitors is a modern law firm dedicated to providing comprehensive legal services across Buckinghamshire and the Chilterns. Established with a vision to deliver client-focused legal solutions, our team of highly qualified and experienced solicitors offers expertise in areas including family law, conveyancing, inheritance tax planning, and estate administration. With offices in Stone, Chalfont St Giles, and Princes Risborough, we prioritise accessibility and local knowledge while maintaining a commitment to excellence. Our approach combines technical proficiency with a personal touch, ensuring clients receive tailored advice and support throughout their legal journey.Accredited by the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme, we uphold rigorous professional standards. Whether guiding clients through property transactions, drafting wills, or resolving family disputes, we strive to demystify legal processes and deliver outcomes that align with individual needs. Our reputation for responsiveness, transparency, and integrity has been built through decades of serving both private and business clients, making us a trusted legal partner for life.
Services
Conveyancing
Family Law
Inheritance Tax Planning
Wills & Probate
Estate Administration
Trust Services
Power of Attorney
Employment Law
Highlights and features
- We offer fixed fee initial appointments for transparent pricing
- Our solicitors have decades of combined experience in local legal matters
- We provide responsive 24/7 client communication during transactions
- Accredited by the Law Society for excellence in conveyancing standards
- Specialist teams handle complex family law and inheritance tax planning
Associations and certifications
- Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme
What people say
Excellent service
Highly recommend
Professional and efficient
Outstanding communication
Fantastic throughout
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing specialists handle residential and commercial property transactions with precision. We manage contracts, title searches, and completions while providing clear guidance on leasehold purchases and new developments. Clients benefit from our Law Society accreditation and track record in fast-track transactions during stamp duty deadlines. Our team ensures compliance with all legal requirements while minimising delays through proactive communication with all parties involved.
Family Law
We provide compassionate yet pragmatic advice on divorce, separation, and child custody matters. Our solicitors help clients understand court processes, negotiate settlements, and protect family interests. With experience in complex financial settlements and post-divorce arrangements, we prioritise amicable resolutions while preparing robust litigation strategies when necessary. Our approach balances legal expertise with emotional sensitivity during challenging life transitions.
Inheritance Tax Planning
Our specialists review clients' financial situations to develop tax-efficient inheritance strategies. We advise on trust structures, lifetime gifts, and exemptions to reduce liability while ensuring asset protection. Services include creating wills with protective trusts, establishing lasting powers of attorney, and administering estates with tax optimisation. Clients receive tailored guidance to preserve wealth for future generations within current legislative frameworks.
Wills & Probate
We draft legally valid wills that reflect clients' intentions while advising on executors' duties and probate procedures. Our team assists with estate administration, including asset collection, debt settlement, and distribution to beneficiaries. Complex cases involving contested wills or intestacy receive meticulous attention. We also establish trusts for vulnerable beneficiaries and manage court of protection applications to safeguard long-term interests.
Employment Law
Our employment law team advises both employers and employees on contractual matters, disciplinary procedures, and discrimination claims. We handle settlement agreements, tribunal representations, and workplace policy development. Clients receive practical guidance on compliance with employment legislation while resolving disputes efficiently. The service combines legal expertise with strategic advice to protect professional and business interests.
People
Lorraine Wilde
Managing Director
With over 25 years' experience, Lorraine specialises in property law and estate administration. She leads the firm's conveyancing team, known for handling complex transactions including new build purchases during stamp duty deadlines. Her client-focused approach combines technical expertise with accessibility.
Eleanor King
Director
A chartered legal executive with 20+ years in residential conveyancing, Eleanor manages high-volume property transactions. Clients praise her efficiency during pandemic-related lockdowns and ability to resolve chain issues. She oversees the Chalfont St Giles office operations.
Pam Dhaliwal
Head of Family
Specialising in family law, Pam handles divorce proceedings and child arrangement orders. Her expertise includes complex financial settlements and pre-nuptial agreements. She maintains a balanced approach to dispute resolution while advocating clients' interests in court when necessary.
Johanna Knott
Solicitor
A STEP-qualified specialist in wills and trusts, Johanna advises on inheritance tax mitigation strategies. She establishes protective trusts for vulnerable beneficiaries and manages court of protection applications. Her work focuses on intergenerational wealth transfer planning.
Faith Sutton
Solicitor
Faith specialises in residential conveyancing, known for her responsiveness during property transactions. She handles leasehold enfranchisement and new build purchases, maintaining clear communication with clients through complex processes. Her clients highlight exceptional service ratings in feedback surveys.
Questions
What areas do BWK Solicitors cover?
We operate from offices in Stone (near Aylesbury), Chalfont St Giles, and Princes Risborough, serving clients across Buckinghamshire and the Chilterns region for all our legal services.
Do you offer fixed fee legal consultations?
Yes, we provide fixed fee initial appointments for many services including conveyancing, family law, and wills to ensure transparent pricing from the outset.
Are your conveyancing services accredited?
Our conveyancing team holds the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to excellence in property transaction standards.
How do you handle urgent property transactions?
We prioritise timely completions, with solicitors available for early morning and late evening communications during critical transaction phases to meet tight deadlines.
Can you assist with complex inheritance tax planning?
Our specialists create tailored strategies using trusts and lifetime gifts to minimise inheritance tax liability while ensuring asset protection for future generations.
What makes your family law service different?
We combine legal expertise with emotional intelligence, focusing on amicable resolutions while maintaining rigorous representation in court when necessary to protect client interests.
